Having a grand party for festivals like
Easter while practicing self –isolation can be quite a challenge. The limited supplies and low morale can be a real obstacle in achieving this milestone. However, be assured that you can have a kid-friendly and lively celebration in the comfort of your living room. If you have a backyard and a garden, don’t hesitate to utilize those as well.
Celebrations like Easter and Christmas are best commemorated in large groups and families. However, even more, important than this is the happiness and energy of the kids in the revelries. The tense healthcare situation has affected the kids and made them subdued. No celebration can be accomplished with the kids scared to have fun. Remedy this by throwing a roaring bash in your house and keeping them occupied in different activities. There are two ways to go about this. Either you can be as active as possible and move around with different fun objectives all day. The other way is snuggling up on the couch with your family and bonding alongside games and movies over snacks.
In short, your Easter activities can still survive the social distancing challenge if you put in a little brainpower and thought process behind it. Below, find our list of kid-friendly activities for Easter.
Easter Family Dinner Prep
Food is universal. Even when depressed, everyone must eat. Make the Easter lunch or dinner a spectacle with all the favorite dishes that your kids will love. Even better, include them in the meal preparations. We do not suggest putting them near sharp tools or stoves, but there are plenty of other tasks they can perform. Marinating, peeling, and mixing is easy enough for most kids to do. If you bake a cake or cookies, you can include them in putting icing and garnishes on them. It will not only be fun, but your kids will also learn a new skill. Not to mention, eating the fruit of your all-day labor is pretty rewarding.
Make a two or three-course meal and include the kids in menu planning. They will be putting in their order of fried chicken or potato sides which are easy enough to make. Don’t try to make it too fancy. The purpose of this exercise is to indulge the kids. Additionally, take this opportunity to introduce them to a few healthier ingredients like matcha, kale, or spinach. Roast the veggies in olive oil and season them with salt, black pepper, and white pepper. The kids won’t be able to resist the delicious offering. Try new and innovative dessert recipes. Make it more interesting and pick two Easter desserts. Divide the family into two teams to see which recipe everyone likes better. The cook-off will be a fun activity for the whole day. In the end, you have two desserts to enjoy.
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter is never complete without a fun-filled and adventurous Easter egg hunt. The tradition of having this hunt dates back to many years and families consider this a necessity for this occasion. Even if you are social distancing this year, you can still celebrate it with as much gusto as possible. Hide the chocolate eggs or craft eggs in different spots all over the house. If you have a backyard, make little nests and hide eggs in them. For the chocolate eggs, make sure they are wrapped securely to avoid dirt and grime from the hiding places.
Play Easter Games
Games and family sports are another way to bond and have fun. Devise new and interesting games for your kids and improvise them according to their age. Participate in the games yourself and don’t be afraid to make a fool of yourself. Trust us, these memories will be forever cherished. There are classic games that you can adapt to your childhood. Search the internet for any new gameplays that are popular with youth today. Games like Duck, Duck. Go and an egg and spoon race are absolute classics! Get “pin the tail on the bunny printable” from the internet or DIY using cart paper, markers, and glue. Easter bingo is also a great idea for an afternoon of family fun.
Whatever you choose to do on Easter, spending time with your family is a great way to celebrate the holiday. Not only will your family love these activities now, but like any good tradition, one day your kids can enjoy them with their kids too. Need a few more family activities you can do from your living room? Head over to our blog to find them out!
